PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LAWRENCE, KANSAS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1887 Comment When Is A Court Not a Court? The decision of the Men's Student Council to restrict attendance at the trial of the Kansas State campus painters has given rise to much criticism of the council. And it might at first seem that the governing body is a bit dictatorial and running things on an "inquisition" basis. The chief reason behind the decision was a desire to prevent the recurrence of what have been judged undesirable conditions that were present in the Anneberg trial in 1936. At this trial, the spectators were somewhat like those in ordinary trial courts in their amenability to clever attorneys and their influence on the court. The arguments for and against public trials in all its ramifications extends much further than the case in issue. Possibly the Men's Student Council is setting a precedent not entirely in keeping with the temper of the citizenry. Perhaps it is violating the right of public trial. Perhaps it is depriving the public of information it desires, although a reporter is admitted to the trial. In the second place, a court whose powers and jurisdiction are so entirely definable by the council—a court whose very membership is chosen by the council from party nominees, and could cease to exist simply because the council chose not to elect new members, is hardly an efficient part of government. But probably the most significant thing the council has done in excluding students from the trial consists of a candid admission of the weakness of the student court as it is now constituted. In the first place, a "supreme court" decision that must be reviewed by the Men's Student Council and then by administrative officials is hardly worth all the effort it takes to reach it. This might be done by providing for the election of all members by popular vote at a separate, non-partisan election. The prosecuting attorney might be a member of the council or a special prosecutor might be appointed by that body. Thus the court would be divorced from some of the influences that now render it so impotent and unwieldy. In the third place, a court that must be protected by the matronly council from the influence of a malevolent public in order to render a just decision, is hardly worthy of being called a court. If a court is truly necessary, and if the council and the administration cannot perform the judicial functions which they in the end do now, then the student court should be made one that is truly a court. Next, it should be provided that the decisions of the court be final, or perhaps reviewable only on appeal to the administration. This would give the court the respect it needs and the assurance that a public assemblage could not sway its judgment. A Bit To 'Mac's' Memory Composer of University songs, band leader for 26 years, and "Mac" to everyone, the University of Kansas loses one of its best friends with the passing of Joseph C. McCanles. Known only to the older students of the Campus, "Mac" has become an almost legendary figure in the life of the modern band whose predecessors he built from a struggling group of 24 to nearly a hundred. Himself a student of the cornet and violin, "Mac" wrote many compositions for the cornet—his favorite instrument—and the band. Most famous of his band compositions is "Onward Kansas," a rousing martial challenge to give the best for Kansas. "Mac's" long list of achievements, and the friends who mourn his death, show that he, too, gave his best. They Can't Do That to Us--We Guess The dastardly Japs done seized an American ship and tored out the STARS and STRIPES and threw them intu the Wangpoo, whatever that is, and they also insulted the owner by ripping his AMERICAN ownership plaque which is his right to be protected by the taxes youse and me pays. Listen-n-n— Ah course the boat was owned by a Chinese-American company and was an enemy boat of the Japs. But they threw the AMERICAN FLAG into the Wangpoo. They ain't got no right to throw the AMERICAN FLAG into any Poo even if it is being used for illegal purposes. By heck, we all got to get insulted quick. If you can't get insulted right off just go to the files of the newspapers in the library and turn back to the year 1917 and read or look at the pictures right through to 1919. If that don't help, go see the closest Legionnaire, and remember the third time is the chawm. To those who think, an added blood-curdler can be found in the story in the Star that doesn't have any source. They'll tell you all about the orphans who are being bombed and how the French flag was not flown because of some reason not stated. Anyway it doesn't make no difference, they threw the STARS and STRIPES, the AMERICAN FLAG, in the Wangoo. They can't throw OLD GLORY in the Wangoo. Yes, children, let us be insulted— A Word To the Unwise Wise Last week the independents organized, but now it is becoming difficult to tell just what they did do. In spite of the fact that a complicated system of dual offices was set up, plus an executive council as a supplement to those offices, the group is in reality less organized than ever. Faced with the handicap of an unwieldy and cumbersome machinery of government, the independents have added to their troubles by personal ambition and strong factional conflicts. The purposes of the group are highly commendable, and their initiative has been rewarded with whole-hearted co-operation on the part of the University. But success lies with the individuals themselves. Successful organization will benefit many students; so, Independents, don't let parliamentary scrambles bog down the Official University Bulletin Notices due at Chancellor's Office at 3 p.m. preembling regular publication day and 11:50 a.m., regular publication day and 12:40 a.m. Vol. 35 Thursday, December 2, 1937 No. 58 DILETTANTE COMMISSION: The Dilettante Commission will meet at 7 o'clock this evening. Helen Marie Schlotzher will lead a discussion on the program "The New York City Art Course" course artist, will play on Dec. 8. This discussion will prove very beneficial to those who are not acquainted with the course and would like to learn to enjoy it—Alisse Russell, Chairman. MEDICAL APTITUDE TEST. The annual medical aptitude test given by the Association of American Medical Colleges will be given on Dec. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in room 101 Snow hall. All premedical students who plan to apply for entrance into medical school next fall, either at the University of Kansas or elsewhere, are expected to take it at that time. A fee of one dollar will be collected from each person taking the test—Parker Woodard. **"OLOGY" COMMISSION:** The "Ology" Commission will meet at 4:30 Friday at Henley House—Evelyn Brukens PHI CHI DELTA. There will be a regular supper at Westport at Westport on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 8:30 AM. Do not attend. * SASNAK. There will be a dinner meeting of all physical education majors in the ballroom of the Union building this evening at 6 o'clock. Price is 35 cents.—Ruth Baker. SETSE POOC: There will be a meeting of Setse Pooc Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m., at Henley house. All students interested in Estes are urged to come—Edna May Parks. SPANISH CLUB: Al Etoane will have a Christmas party Thursday, December 7 at 7:15 pm. The members party will be served as a so-called draw names. Presents are to be limited to 10 cents. A special program is being held which should aid the children of the group. STUDENT FORUMS BOARD. The Student Forums deal is at 3:30 a.m. this afternoon in the Pine Deam Museum. University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAN EDITOR-IN-CHPF MOREN THOMPSON ASSOCIATE EDITORS: JOHN TYE AND DAVID ANGVINE Editorial Staff PUBLISHER ... J. HOWARD RUSCO FEATURE, EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR CAMPAIGN EDITORS CAMPUS EDITORS CHARLES ALEXANDER AND MARION GUILFE WITH WILLIAM KROES SOCIETY EDITOR M. JEAN CAESNE SPORT EDITOR JOHN LOURENCE STOCKHOLDER TOM MURRAY MAKEUP EDITORS JULIE BANK AND ARBRA CHAULE RUSHWATER EDITOR HERMIDO ADDIMONI EDITOR ALCE HALDAMER-JULIUS J. HOWARD RUSO PATRICIA REED KRISTINA MORIS GRACE VALENTINE COLLEEN DAVIDSON F. QUENNIT BROWN WILLIAM ITUHARDEL M. LAUGHLIN E. EDWARD BRANTE MARTIN BRENTTON MAKAYA BRENTTON JANE FLORE MORIBR TRIPOMON GRACE JOHNSON ELTON E. CARter ALAN ASHER News Staff Kansas Board Members ...LOUIS FOCKELE REFRESHED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Services, Inc. 242 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N.Y. CHICAGO JOHNSBORO BOSTON & SAN FRANCISCO Business Staff BUSINESS MANAGER All Parts Taken by Students By John Bodenston, cuncI Suggested in part by the famous "March of Time," K.U.'s own radio show, which features The News, is brought to local listeners each Tuesday evening dramatized news events of the week. Going a step beyond the Time program, it features a real-world search for a branch of the department of journalism. F. QUENTIN BROWN The program was planned early this year by Prof. L. N. Flint, chairman of the department of journalism, and production put under the direction of Church and Martin Maloney, assistant instructor in English. Maloney writes the dramatic incidents each week, choosing them from among the items prepared by him. He has created a collection of "quotable quotes" of the week, as expressed by leading figures of the world. 1937 Member 1928 Associated Collegiate Press Distributor of Collegiate Digest Students Portray 'Big Shots' In KFKU Weekly News Broadcast Bv John Bondeson, c'uncl Entered as second-class master, September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kan. All parts in the program are taken by a group of students, from whom the necessary voice are chosen for the presentation. There is a speech by Franklin D. Rosevelt, Paul Wilcox is sure to be on hand, he is for typed for Roosevelt parts. Similarly, Dick McCann is usually assigned any speeches of Englishmen. A typical rehearsal **would run as follows:** On Tuesday afternoon the director calls upon those whom he needs to fill the speaking parts in the program. The reading of KFRU at about 4:45 and have their parts assigned. The first reading is made, and resulting suggestions are acted upon. The second reading is more carefully done, with the actors attempting to duplicate their characters more accurately. An necessary sound effects are prepared before broadcast time, which is the most timed rehearsal is held. With everything in readiness, a 15-minute recess is taken before the broadcast, and the characters step downstairs for a smoke and a chat. Some of them sit quietly and think over their parts, trying to put themselves entirely into the character parts they read. Re-enact Important News The broadcast starts with the resume by Mr. Church, which usually lasts approximately five minutes. He then directs attention to the diagram of the structure, a magisterial spotlight upon an important event of the week. From that point the four or five events move through the program, with speeches by famous men and women, re-entonces of important crimes, conferences, and varied important events. Every week sees a meeting in KPU's studio of a goodly array of important diplomas, statemen, criminologists in all walks of life, as portrayed by several students of the University. STUDENT CHRISTIAN FEDERATION Helen Wilkerson Y. W.C.A. Diletteantes will meet at Henley House at 7 o'clock Thursday evening to discuss the violin recital of Jascha Brennan and the chitterzler will lead the discussion. "Ology" Commission will meet Friday at 4:30 at Horeley house to continue the discussion of "Hes Science" (Note change from Pine room). Creative Leisure Commission will begin spatter-painting Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Herley house. The children are interested bring old toothbrushes. BAPTIST CHURCH Roger Williams Foundation The University Class will meet at 9:45 at the church. The subject will be "How Can I Know God?" The worship service will begin at 11 a.m. In the evening the young people's social half hour will begin at 6:00; Buy Your Christmas Swank Jewelry at The Coat Sale you've wanted! Lavishly Furred COATS Values at original price 24.75 . . Now $19 Tweeds, fleeces, boucles or the novelties they're raving about! Generously furred with Skunk, French Beaver,$^® Chinese Badger, Squirrel or Raccoon! Black or colors! Hurry for best choice! Sizes range from 12 to 52. *Dead Creeper* and at 6:30 it will be followed by the regular young people's meeting, Miss Mary Condell will lead the group in a memorial service of Yvette Vauth in Missionary Action." --- MONTGOMERY WARD Phone 195 CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Sunday School is organizing on orchid theatricals which will begin research on 9 a.m. Sunday. This orchestra will be the direction of Russell L. Wiley. At 9:45, the Poster Class will meet under the leadership of Mrs. H. G. Barr. At the Young People's Forum in the evening, Mr. W. L. Burdick, former dean of the School of Law will speak. The program begins at 6:30, and will be preceded by a social hour beginning at 3:30 p.m. FIRESIDE FORUM PRESIDENT FORUM Popcorn Ball, including dancing and refreshments, will be held at the Parish house of Plymouth Congrega- uonal Church Friday evening. 9-12 o'clock. "The Political and Social Significance of Mormonism" will be discussed by a panel of three speakers from Utah and Alberta, Canada, Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at the parish house. WESTMINSTER FORUM Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Olinger, and Dr. Naislift will teach the Sunday school classes at 9:45 o'clock The Young People's Forum meets at 7:30 Sunday night, and will present a miscellaneous Christmas program. There will be special music, a one-act play, and Blanche Yeoman will give a reading. A, "J. 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